HAX is a venture capital program focused on accelerating hardware startups, operating from San Francisco and Shenzhen. Established in 2012, HAX provides founders with essential resources to rapidly prototype and iterate their products, encompassing physical models, technology developments, user interaction studies, and comprehensive business plans. The program supports accepted teams through a combination of full-time staff, mentors, and a vibrant startup community, emphasizing the development of scalable business strategies. Once products are ready for market introduction, teams transition to San Francisco, where HAX assists with business development, fundraising, and establishing critical partnerships. The program includes specialized initiatives such as HAX Growth, a 7-week bootcamp for launching B2C and B2B hardware startups, and HAX Boost, which helps teams refine their sales and marketing strategies while preparing for growth. HAX is part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm with a diverse portfolio, focusing on technology startups that aim to create meaningful innovations.
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2018
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2017
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Prynt
Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2017
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Kindara
Series A in 2017
Kindara, Inc. specializes in developing fertility awareness solutions aimed at empowering women to understand and manage their reproductive health. The company offers the Kindara Fertility Trackr, a mobile application available for iPhone and Android, which assists women in tracking their menstrual cycles, optimizing their chances of conception, or avoiding pregnancy naturally. In addition, Kindara provides Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and syncs automatically with the fertility tracking application. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. The company is dedicated to equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to take charge of their fertility and achieve their reproductive goals.
GoBone
Convertible Note in 2017
GoBone is an entertainment device made for you and your dog. Automatically keep your pup active while you’re busy. Enjoy new ways to play when you’re together via app control.
Prynt
Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Kindara
Seed Round in 2016
Kindara, Inc. specializes in developing fertility awareness solutions aimed at empowering women to understand and manage their reproductive health. The company offers the Kindara Fertility Trackr, a mobile application available for iPhone and Android, which assists women in tracking their menstrual cycles, optimizing their chances of conception, or avoiding pregnancy naturally. In addition, Kindara provides Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and syncs automatically with the fertility tracking application. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. The company is dedicated to equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to take charge of their fertility and achieve their reproductive goals.
iBaby Labs
Venture Round in 2016
iBaby Labs, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based baby monitors and related products that allow parents to monitor their infants through any Internet-connected iOS device. The company's flagship product, the iBaby Care M7, enhances a baby's developmental skills by providing educational content such as music, lullabies, and bedtime stories, along with features like a moonlight soother. iBaby's product range includes baby monitors, air purifiers, and home cameras, all equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity to enable remote monitoring. Their devices offer alerts for temperature, humidity, and other important factors to ensure parents are informed about their child's well-being. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, iBaby Labs markets its products through its website and various major retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Amazon. The company has received multiple awards in the tech and parenting sectors and has been featured in prominent media outlets.
Ezeecube
Seed Round in 2016
EzeeCube is a modular home media device that connects to your TV and automatically syncs photos, videos and contacts from your iOS and Android phones or tablets. EzeeCube hardware is built from ground up and is powered by XBMC, an open source media center application.
Ninu
Seed Round in 2015
Ninu is a free app that provides information about the entire nine months of pregnancy and tips on health, nutrition, and baby’s development stages. It offers personalized pregnancy information for mothers-to-be, their partners, and doctors. Wearable sensors collect data such as baby movements, pains, baby kicks, stress level, and sleep patterns to provide insights on issues like preterm birth risks, pains, and lifestyle. Visualized data enables pregnant mothers to objectively discuss symptoms with doctors and the Ninu community. Ninu is operated from Munich, Germany.
Prynt
Seed Round in 2014
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Next Thing Co
Seed Round in 2014
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Curio
Pre Seed Round in 2013
An interactive and hackable toy character that interacts with an iPad.
Vibease
Seed Round in 2013
Vibease helps couples to stay intimate. It’s a private social network for couples with massager integration. Couples can use Vibease for chatting and share their moments. The best part is the woman’s partner can control her massager using iPhone or Android phone even though they are separated by a distance.
Dustcloud
Seed Round in 2013
Dustcloud is a provider of gaming infrastructure focused on competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company has developed a mobile, first-person shooter game that allows players to engage in laser tag in real-world environments. Its innovative gaming system utilizes Dusters, mobile game controllers designed to enhance gameplay, which operate through i-Beacon meshnets. Dustcloud's platform incorporates augmented reality headsets and IoT beacon zones, providing an immersive gaming experience. The Dusters were initially developed in China as part of the Haxlr8r hardware accelerator program, and the company has plans for manufacturing and shipping its products.
Kindara
Convertible Note in 2012
Kindara, Inc. specializes in developing fertility awareness solutions aimed at empowering women to understand and manage their reproductive health. The company offers the Kindara Fertility Trackr, a mobile application available for iPhone and Android, which assists women in tracking their menstrual cycles, optimizing their chances of conception, or avoiding pregnancy naturally. In addition, Kindara provides Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and syncs automatically with the fertility tracking application. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. The company is dedicated to equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to take charge of their fertility and achieve their reproductive goals.
Shaka
Seed Round in 2012
Shaka Wind Meter plugs into an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad’s headphone socket, and via an accompanying app records and displays wind-specific weather data such as current & average wind speed, maximum wind gust, ambient temperature, and wind direction.
Kindara
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Kindara, Inc. specializes in developing fertility awareness solutions aimed at empowering women to understand and manage their reproductive health. The company offers the Kindara Fertility Trackr, a mobile application available for iPhone and Android, which assists women in tracking their menstrual cycles, optimizing their chances of conception, or avoiding pregnancy naturally. In addition, Kindara provides Wink, an oral fertility thermometer that records basal body temperature and syncs automatically with the fertility tracking application. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Kindara operates as a subsidiary of Prima-Temp, Inc. The company is dedicated to equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to take charge of their fertility and achieve their reproductive goals.
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